Alcoholic

Starsailor

About Alcoholic

"Alcoholic" is the third single from the album Love Is Here by British pop band Starsailor, released in 2001. Often wrongly credited as "Daddy Was an Alcoholic", it is one of their most popular songs so far, and also their first single to be in the UK top ten. In the Love is Here DVD, James Walsh comments that "Alcoholic" is so well known because of the topic of the song.


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2008
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Don't you know you've got your Daddy's eyes 
And your Daddy was an alcoholic 
But your mother kept it all inside 
Threw it all away 
I was looking for another you 
And I found another one 
I was looking for another you
When I looked round you were gone 
Stay by my side 
And the pipe dream is yours now 
Stay by my side 
And the singer won't get in our way 
Don't you know you've got your Daddy's eyes 
And your Daddy was an alcoholic 
But your mother kept it all inside 
Threw it all away 
I was looking for another you 
And I found another one 
I was looking for another you
When I looked round you were gone 
Stay by my side 
And the pipe dream is yours now 
Stay by my side 
And the cynics won't get in our way 
Don't you know you've got your Daddy's eyes 
And your Daddy was an alcoholic 
But your mother kept it all inside 
Threw it all away 
I was looking for another chance 
To see your blue eyed problem 

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Starsailor

Starsailor is an English post-Britpop band. By 2009, they had four charting albums and ten Top 40 singles in the UK since 2001. Because the band members met and formed whilst studying music courses at Wigan and Leigh College, Starsailor is described as a band from Wigan. Only Barry Westhead is from the town, however, whereas Ben Byrne and James Stelfox are from Warrington. more »

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Written by: BARRY WESTHEAD, BENJAMIN BYRNE, JAMES STELFOX, JAMES WALSH

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Alcoholic" is a single by British rock band, Starsailor. It was released in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2001, as the last single before the band's debut album.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in Starsailor's debut album, "Love Is Here," which was released on October 8, 2001.
Chart Performance
It reached number 10 in the UK Singles Chart, making it the highest charting single of their career.
Critical Acclaim
"Alcoholic" has received widespread critical acclaim for its poignant lyrics and soulful delivery.
Song Theme
The song discusses the issue of alcoholism, with lyrics that convey the struggles of someone grappling with this addiction.
Band Lineup
The band members during the recording of "Alcoholic" were James Walsh (vocals, guitar), James Stelfox (bass), Barry Westhead (keyboards) and Ben Byrne (drums).
Music Style
"Alcoholic" is characteristic of Starsailor's early music style, combining elements of indie rock, post-Britpop and alternative rock.
Music Video
The music video for "Alcoholic" features a gritty, almost documentary-like depiction of day-to-day life with alcoholism, further accentuating the song's themes.
Live Performances
"Alcoholic" has been performed multiple times on various stages since its release and has become one of the band's most popular live songs.
Legacy
Even after almost two decades, "Alcoholic" remains one of Starsailor's most well-known tracks and continues to resonate with listeners worldwide.

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